John Vasey has worked on the production of many touring concerts for nearly twenty years. Working both for independent
production companies and as sound engineer for major acts, he has toured the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan,
Australia, and New Zealand. He is the author of Concert Sound and Lighting Systems 2e (Focal Press) and lives in
Australia.
Summary
Concert Tour Production Management deals with the business of production and sets out guidelines to follow in
order to literally get the show on the road. Concert Tour Production Management provides the basic information
to manage the production for a touring concert from start to finish in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Beginning with an introduction to the touring concert, explaining who's who on the road, the author guides you
through a tour setup using a realistic itinerary that visits different types of venues using the production manager's
checklists. He also covers the role of the local promoter's production manager and how to manage a crew. The appendices
provide some basic electrical formulae, a performance contract, a technical rider, a production checklist to suit
most situations, and several forms to help expedite routine tasks.
All you need to know about concert touring by an industry expert.
Appendices provide industry standard forms and information.
Only book dedicated to production management for concert tours.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
INTRODUCTION TO THE TOURING CONCERT:
Reasons for touring,
Agents, artists and managers,
Promoters,
Touring entourage,
Designers and operators
THE TOURING PRODUCTION MANAGER:
From ideas to reality,
Preparing budgets,
Booking touring staff and equipment,
THE PROMOTERS PRODUCTION MANAGER:
Booking staff and equipment,
Permits,
Preparing a venue,
Public safety,
GETTING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD:
Production Rehearsals,
Travel and accommodation,
Adapting the show to different venues,
ADVANCING VENUES:
Preliminary contact,
Detailed advance,
Final check,
DAILY SCHEDULE:
A show day,
A travel day,
A day off
APPENDICES:
Performance Contract,
Contract Rider,
Production Check Lists And Forms,
Technical Specifications,
Vendor Contract,
Venue Contract,
Translations Of Common Terms
